Easy/Classroom Ensembles

PDF downloads with audio playback and creative teaching notes

 
Simple arrangements suitable for beginner ensembles in the classroom or in other informal music groups. They meet the needs of the ad-hoc groups of instruments and mixed abilities likely to be found in schools. Very suitable for Key Stages 2 & 3.

These are 3-part arrangements (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments.

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PCE001/ Carnival of Venice/

Carnival of Venice / Arr. Podmore / Score

This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments. Teachers' notes, available as a free PDF download, give ideas for using this ensemble as a basis for improvisation & composition.

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Carnival of Venice - 2. 'Get Creative' with it! (Downloadable PDF Text)

The Carnival of Venice tune may be familiar as the song, "My hat it has three corners". This tune has been used by numerous composers as a theme on which to base sets of instrumental variations, so we are in good company if we use it as a way into improvisation in the classroom! These teachers' notes can be used in conjunction with online playback of individual parts, making the activities easy for non-specialist teachers to explore in the classroom.
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PCE003/ Mozart Minuetto Allegretto/

Minuetto Allegretto / Mozart /

This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments.

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PCE004/ Handel: Minuet for the Royal Fireworks/ Score

Minuet for the Royal Fireworks / Handel -Listen

This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments. Teachers' notes, available as a free download, give ideas for using this ensemble as a basis for improvisation & composition.

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Minuet for the Royal Fireworks -2. 'Get Creative' with it! (Downloadable PDF Text)

Explore rhythmic improvisation with this 'outdoor' music. These teachers' notes can be used in conjunction with online playback of individual parts, making the activities easy for non-specialist teachers to explore in the classroom.
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PCE005/ Portsmouth/

Portsmouth / Arr. Podmore -Listen

This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments. Teachers' notes, available as a free PDF download, give ideas for using this ensemble as a basis for improvisation & composition.

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Portsmouth - 2. 'Get Creative' with it! (Downloadable PDF Text)

Improvising rhythmic and melodic accompaniments and new melodies. Presented with the non-specialist teacher in mind.
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PCE006/ Schubert: A German Dance/ Score

A German Dance / Schubert -Listen

This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments. Teachers' notes, available as a free PDF download, give ideas for using this ensemble as a basis for improvisation & composition.

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A German Dance - 2. 'Get Creative' with it! (PDF Text)

Working in 3/See Get Creative in the Classroom

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PCE007/ Two Folk Dances/

Two Folk Dances / Traditional -Listen

This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments.

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PCE008/ Sloop John B / Score

This piece is a very good focus for rhythmic improvisation. Keep the rhythmic interest going during long notes and rests in the melody part.

Sloop John B /Traditional -Listen

This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments.

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PCE009/ Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs

The second tune also offers scope for an improvised rhythm part.
Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs -Listen

This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments.

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Pieces in this section have all been used in classes with a wide range of abilities. They can be supplied with letter or solfa names added, if required. Custom Arrange / Print



Several pieces on the Flexible Ensembles page may also be of interest, particularly in conjunction with our custom arrangement and printing service.